GRANGE EVENT

    I was invited to design a vignette in the Grange showroom at 200 Lexington Ave. for the launch of Grange's new outdoor furniture collection called St. Tropez. 
April 4, 2012 was the exciting building event. 
    I decided to make my vignette in their window a "Moroccan Fantasy" ....
I used Dupioni Silk in a bright orange and fuchsia combination which I had sewn into stripes, this made up the "tent". The lounge chair cushions and throw pillows were a beautiful silk print by Donghia called Spice Market. The velvet for the top of my "tent" was also by Donghia called Covet. All the seat cushions for the chairs as well as the love-seat were an intricately woven fabric called Kanthas by DesignTex. All the lighting, Brass and Copper Accessories and gorgeous rug were  loaned to me by the Stephanie Odegard showroom.  
    I think this whole project turned out really nice. Please feel free to come to the NYDC -200 Lexington Ave. Grange is on the 2nd floor. "My Marrakech Nights" window will be on display for the next three months.. By the way everything may be purchased by a design professional.. 

Flowers: Terracotta, Great Neck, NY  

Photo Credit : MNIP  Photo@Mynameisphoto.com  

INTERIOR DESIGN CAMP NYC

      My very good friend and new (venture partner) Susan Morrow and I have just launched a new business. Interior Design Camp NYC, Inc.  Since we both have been inundated by young people around the country asking for advise on how to get into the Interior Design field, we have decided to run a camp for teenagers 15-18 years old. 


There will be two (one week) sessions starting in August 2012. 


Kids will come to NYC with a parent or guardian and stay with family, or in a nearby hotel. 


Our sessions will be Monday -Friday 10:00-4:00PM, with an end of the week competition, and celebration. 


The week will comprise of seminars by professionals in the field, visits to all the principal showrooms and leading design centers and a tour and seminar of the prominent New York School Of Interior Design. 


By the end of the week the campers will have a much greater understanding of this field after exploring the industry from the inside out....  Save the date...


We will start taking reservations December 1, 2011..  


Please check out our web site for more details...


 INTERIORDESIGNCAMPNYC.COM       1-855-CAMP-NYC     

New York Design Center

As you may know, The New York Design Center, or more commonly referred to as “200 Lex” asked me to be a part of their new Access to Design service. 200 Lex, 16 floors of designer exclusive showrooms, is now being opened up to the public through the Access to Design program. This great new service gives anyone the ability to sign up online or simply walk right in off the street. Consumers are paired up with an interior designer to help them gain access to the buildings great resources, and to help them choose the best furniture, fabric and accessories for their home.

(Interested? Sign up at: http://www.nydc.com/www/design_services.php )

Access to Design also has a number of interesting partnerships. Specifically, it’s partnered with an AOL blog called Shelter Pop. When the New York Design Center called me and asked me to share a photo of my work, I jumped at the chance! I thought, “what a great opportunity!” The title of the blog was “Home Remedy: How to Stay Healthy” which instantly brought to mind the story of one of my recent clients. The kitchen I designed and installed changed her and her husband’s life for the better!

Read all about it:

http://www.shelterpop.com/2011/07/25/how-to-stay-healthy/

ANN GISH IN THE FLATIRON DISTRICT

      I was lucky enough to know about Ann Gish bedding for a long time. I always introduced my clients to Ann's exceptional bedding line. In the past I had to drag my clients all the way up to her warehouse  or just show them the website. Now Ann Gish has opened a retail store at 4 West 20th Street, in the Flatiron District. Ann is a very talented lady with a super incredible eye for style and quality. She has stocked the store with the most gorgeous bedding, pillows, lingerie and even some furniture and lighting... All ARE TO DIE FOR.....

Images by New York Interior Design

GREAT FINDS IN LOWER MANHATTAN...

     These are some great finds I recently found in Lower Manhattan... They all are things that inspire me. I always am looking around for new and exciting items for the projects I am currently working on. Some will be stored away for future reference.. All of these pieces, furniture lighting and accessories are new looking. They all have a kind of Bohemian organic quality...

Images by New York Interior Design

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE IN NYC

Spring is finally here and people are starting to come out and renovate and decorate...
First of all, let me introduce myself.  I have been an NYC interior designer for 15 years. I LOVE what I do.  Some of the reasons are: I meet fascinating people, I constantly get to be creative, things are always changing and exciting, and the industry here in NYC is small but (like a large family)... I also get to see great design and innovation, in other words I am kept busy and on my toes at all times...


Recently, Jim Druckman the CEO and genius of 200 Lex invited "1stdibs" to open on the 10th floor of this "To The Trade" building. Now I have a whole new destination (33,000 sq.. feet) to take my clients to... here are some photos of the different vignettes.  These are vintage and antique items from around the world right at my fingertips.


I think this is so important because I truly believe ALL THINGS must be seen in person. I constantly get e mails from clients wanting my opinion on design elements. It is impossible to see the quality of something on line. I know that all our lives have changed and we all have so little time for everything, BUT seeing things in person reveals the quality, workmanship and finish. It determines whether something looks expensive or cheap. That is why I always meet my clients in person and take them shopping. It is always a collaboration, but people need to test the comfort of a sofa , or how much light a fixture actually gives off, or the scale of a piece...  This is how not to make a design mistake!

So, book a date to come shopping with me real soon, the calendar is filling up! I do not charge any commission what so ever. I am paid an hourly fee for my knowledge and experience. You  purchase everything at my net cost. ...   Let the design process begin....

Images by New York Interior Design